The Sorrows of Satan (1926 film)
However, the film turned out to be one of Griffith's most fully realized works and its critical stock has risen considerably in the last several decades.[3] As described in a film magazine review,[4] the old tale is told of how the archangel Lucifer defied the authority of God and was dismissed from heaven until by a redemption of souls he again earns his right in the high places.Struggling writer Geoffrey Tempest denounces God and declares himself willing to sell his soul to the devil in return for worldly possessions.The American version of The Sorrows of Satan had Lya de Putti's character play a nightclub scene with enough attire to pass the censors.In the European version, Griffith shot the nightclub scene with de Putti bare breasted.